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Landlord roof survey in North Chailey, East Sussex
Landlord roof surveys in North Chailey from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
Landlord roof survey in North Chailey: what you get
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason with photographs and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. If you’ve noticed gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like North Chailey, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- North Chailey (BN8)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters often shows as damp inside. Any problems are photographed.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roofs are common over blocks, extensions and garages. We look for ponding, splits, blisters and tired upstands as far as safe access allows.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in North Chailey
We confirm the price for the job before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Roof area
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Give residents notice before a survey
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photographs help. The report is written in plain language.
Keep gutters and outlets clear and include any valley or parapet gutters. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Older rural homes like those around North Chailey can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in North Chailey
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
North Chailey: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like North Chailey?
Yes. North Chailey is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is my home in North Chailey listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
How long will you be on site?
For a single house, expect about 1–2 hours on site and larger buildings take longer.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs are not included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No. We survey the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
North Chailey homes and their roofs
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. A few old Sussex buildings still carry heavy Horsham stone slabs, and the county’s older buildings include oast houses and Wealden hall houses. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of Our Lady, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Plumpton station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take a building like Chailey Heritage School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
North Chailey is about 4 miles south-east of Haywards Heath, in East Sussex. Anywhere in North Chailey, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property. Our area takes in places right across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
Landlord roof surveys in BN8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Station Road, Downs View and Downs View Close, all of which we cover. North Chailey sits on or near the A275. We also cover Chailey (1 mile south), Newick (1 mile east), South Street (2 miles south), Founthill (2 miles east) and Scaynes Hill (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (7 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-east), Crowborough (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (5 miles east) and Newhaven (13 miles south).
Landmarks near North Chailey
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Chailey School. For rail, the closest station is Plumpton station, roughly 3.6 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Heaven Farm Museum (3.4 miles north) and Waterbury Castle (4.7 miles north). Not far away are Ashenground and Bolnore Woods.